Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
28 citations recorded*CMS
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
F918 - Bathroom Facilities
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
F712 - Frequency of physician visits
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0751GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.
- 0004GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- 0006GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
- 0007GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
- 0015GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- 0029GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Develop a communication plan.
- 0032GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
- 0039GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0291GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 0331GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
- 0346GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
- 0353GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0354GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
F908 - Maintain all mechanical, electrical, and patient care equipment in safe
Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.
F914 - Be designed or equipped to assure full visual privacy for each
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
F921 - Other Environmental Conditions
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
F622 - Transfer and discharge-
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
F656 - Comprehensive Care Plans
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F677 - A resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living receives
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F690 - Incontinence
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F692 - Assisted nutrition and hydration
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F755 - Pharmacy Services
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F757 - Unnecessary Drugs—General
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F759 - Medication Errors
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F812 - Food safety requirements
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the August 9, 2024 survey of LIFE CARE CENTER OF SOUTH LAS VEGAS?
This was a inspection survey of LIFE CARE CENTER OF SOUTH LAS VEGAS on August 9, 2024. The surveyor cited 28 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at LIFE CARE CENTER OF SOUTH LAS VEGAS on August 9, 2024?
Yes, 28 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds."
What type of survey was this?
This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.
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